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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)-like syndrome in the HIV era.

Susan LouwReenelle GoundenElizabeth Sarah Mayne
Published in: Thrombosis journal (2018)
HIV-related TTP is still a cause of morbidity and the clinical presentation is heterogeneous which may present a diagnostic challenge in the absence of sensitive biomarkers. Early treatment with plasma exchange is effective but expensive and invasive.
Keyphrases
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv positive
  • hiv infected
  • hiv testing
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • hepatitis c virus
  • hiv aids
  • men who have sex with men
  • south africa
  • combination therapy
  • drug induced